GURGAON: On the eve of Karva Chauth, Delhi businessman Bhupinder Singh (45), who has been suffering from terminal liver cirrhosis and had been reduced to a comatose condition several times in the last six months, got a new lease of life, when his wife donated half of her liver to him in a transplantation operation.
Bhupinder's wife Anita (39) said she was only too happy to save her husband's life.
The liver transplant was conducted at Medanta on October 23. The couple is recuperating in the hospital's intensive care unit.
Dr A S Soin, chairman of Medanta Institute of Liver Transplant, who operated upon the couple said, "Bhupinder's condition was critical and complex. A transplant was the only solution. The operation involved taking half of the donor's liver."
Both patients are responding well to treatment and will be discharged in 10 days. Livers of both people will regenerate within one-and-a-half months and they can lead normal lives thereafter. Bhupinder will be able to join his job in 2-3 months, but he will be on medication for the rest of his life," added Dr Soin.
Dr Soin said this was the best gift a wife could give her husband on Karva Chauth.
Bhupinder said he was first diagnosed with the problem last December and was prescribed medicines. "However, the medicines were not really effective. The doctors said I needed a liver transplant and that anyone from my family could be a donor."
Thanking his wife, Bhupinder said, "She is a lovely woman and my greatest support."
Anita, an ardent believer in god, said she had done nothing extraordinary, just her duty as a wife. She has been keeping a fast during Karva Chauth for the past many years.
Dr Soin said in 90% of cases relating to liver donation between spouses, it is the wife who does the giving.
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Bhupinder's wife Anita (39) said she was only too happy to save her husband's life.
The liver transplant was conducted at Medanta on October 23. The couple is recuperating in the hospital's intensive care unit.
Dr A S Soin, chairman of Medanta Institute of Liver Transplant, who operated upon the couple said, "Bhupinder's condition was critical and complex. A transplant was the only solution. The operation involved taking half of the donor's liver."
Both patients are responding well to treatment and will be discharged in 10 days. Livers of both people will regenerate within one-and-a-half months and they can lead normal lives thereafter. Bhupinder will be able to join his job in 2-3 months, but he will be on medication for the rest of his life," added Dr Soin.
Dr Soin said this was the best gift a wife could give her husband on Karva Chauth.
Bhupinder said he was first diagnosed with the problem last December and was prescribed medicines. "However, the medicines were not really effective. The doctors said I needed a liver transplant and that anyone from my family could be a donor."
Thanking his wife, Bhupinder said, "She is a lovely woman and my greatest support."
Anita, an ardent believer in god, said she had done nothing extraordinary, just her duty as a wife. She has been keeping a fast during Karva Chauth for the past many years.
Dr Soin said in 90% of cases relating to liver donation between spouses, it is the wife who does the giving.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/Wifes-karva-chauth-gift-Half-her-liver/articleshow/6811791.cms
DEAR MEN,There are good wives also.Just be wise while selecting one,instead of giving importance to her financial status.And you shall be happy forever.
